Delhi Public School Ranchi organised annual sports meet for the senior wing for all round development of the students here on Saturday. The event saw outstanding performances by the students who got an apt opportunity to unleash their athletic capabilities.
Brigadier Sunil Kumar NV (Indian Army) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest for the inauguraral ceremony while International cricketer Saurabh Tiwary was the Guest of Honour. Minister of State for Human Resource Development Upendra Kushwaha also attended the programme to boost the morale of the students.
During the inaugural ceremony Principal Ram Singh enlightened students on the need for the holistic development of children in today’s competitive world. He stressed on the importance of the healthy body along with the healthy mind for students to realise their potential.
Welcome song, unfurling of school flag by the Chief Guest, school song and March-Past were held in which the children of 6 houses Ganges, Jamuna, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej took part. The chief guest declared the meet open as the flame of sportsmanship was set ablaze by Tiwary and handed over to the athletes of the school.
Cultural events included a spectacular display of yogic posture by the students of class VII, while the students of class VI presented wonderful show of aerobics. Students of class VIII presented a commendable show of folk dances of Kashmir, Punjab and Jharkhand. After the dazzling displays the track and field event were held to the cheerful and encouraging responses from the audience. Several events were conducted including relay races to 1500 metre race.
Brigadier Sunil Kumar while addressing the students said that let there be no dull boys and girls and each and every individual should be trained enough to get the rightful place in the society he also cited the example of Dhyanchand, Milkha Singh and the likes who have made a niche for themselves in the field of sports.
SA lathkar, IG CRPF Ranchi was the Chief Guest for the closing ceremony, Amol V Homkar, DIG, South Chhottanagpur Range was the Special Guest and Kranti Kumar Gardeshi, SP Special Branch was the Guest of Honour.
The event came to an end with the prize distribution ceremony, where the students were awarded by esteemed guest Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha, who congratulated the students for putting up such a colourful show. He also said that the children should be encouraged to take part in different sports events and in the years to come it is these children who will make their nation proud by representing their country at international levels. He said that it is the rule of sports that one who is a loser today might become a winner tomorrow.